Al's RV

02/02/2026

Weekly RV Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:

BRINKLEY RV

Improperly Tightened 50-Amp Shore Power Cord Inlet

The wires may loosen and overheat, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 48

Brinkley is recalling certain 2026 Model Z trailers. The shore power inlet lugs may have been improperly tightened.

Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Jan. 30. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 574-501-4280. Brinkley’s number for this recall is REC-2601.

FORD MOTOR CO.

Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate

Brake lights that do not illuminate properly while driving increase the crash risk. The vehicle may be shifted out of park without the brake pedal applied, increasing the rollaway and crash risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 231

Ford is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 chassis used to build RVs and commercial vehicles. The exterior brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, due to an incorrectly installed switch.

Dealers will replace the stop light switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 6. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26C01.

FOREST RIVER, INC.

7-Way Connector Missing Overcurrent Protection

Without overcurrent protection, a short circuit can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 247

Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee and Campsite Reserve trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without overcurrent protection.

Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 95-2019.

GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC

Solar Panel May Detach from RV

A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 460

Grand Design is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage motorhomes. Adhesive securing the solar panels to the roof may fail, enabling the panels to detach.

The remedy is still under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 11. Another notice will be sent once a remedy is available. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is M910053.



U-Bolt May Loosen and Shift Axle

An axle that moves out of position can cause vehicle control loss and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 7,585

Grand Design is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and 2022-2024 Solitude fifth wheels. The U-bolt may become loose due to inadequate preload and preload losses, causing the axle to move out of position.

The remedy is still under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 11. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910054. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recalls 23V490 and 24V193.

KEYSTONE RV CO.

Murphy Bed May Fall Unexpectedly

A Murphy bed that falls increases the injury risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 115

Keystone is recalling certain 2026 Coleman travel trailers. The bed brackets may not be secured to a stud, causing the bed to fall unexpectedly.

Dealers will reinstall the brackets into a stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 19. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 26-479.

01/26/2026

Weekly RV Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following RV recalls:

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Solar Panel Wiring Missing Over-Current Protection

A wire that is not connected to overcurrent protection increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 16

Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without overcurrent protection.

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 25. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 210-2013.



Ramp Door May Break During Use

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the injury risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 515

Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline and 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek fifth wheels. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 28. Owners may contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 574-825-6302, Riverstone customer service at 260-593-4028, East to West customer service at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000, Coachmen Chapparal and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 574-825-7101. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-2017.

GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Incorrectly Wired Rear Turn Signals

Turn signals that fail to indicate the driver’s intention to change direction increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 172

Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2026 Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers. Wires in the taillight harness may be reversed, causing the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction as the driver intended.

Owners are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. Dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Jan. 21. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 800-289-8787.

KEYSTONE RV CO.

Ramp Door May Break During Use

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the injury risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 1,081

Keystone is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fuzion, Raptor, Redwood, and 2024-2026 Voltage travel trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 26-478.

NEWMAR CORP.

Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail

A heating pad failure can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 16

Newmar is recalling certain 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.

Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 16. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is 622 RSB.

VLRV, LLC (VANLEIGH RV)

Ramp Door May Break During Use

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the injury risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 91

Vanleigh RV is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ambition trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20. Owners may contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 662-612-4040. Vanleigh RV’s number for this recall is VL-106.

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail

A heating pad failure can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 3,109

Winnebago is recalling certain 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion and 2026-2027 Sunflyer motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.

Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 16. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 641-585-6939 or 800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 201.

01/12/2026

Weekly RV Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recall.

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES

Wire May Overheat Between Battery and Inverter

An undersized wire can overheat, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 18

Tiffin is recalling certain 2025-2026 Open Trail motorhomes equipped with an optional diesel or propane generator. The wiring harness may contain incorrectly sized wires.

Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 20. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is WAY-106.

12/18/2025

Off-season reservations, First Day Hikes, 2026 must-visit parks:

Calling all RV travelers & van lifers
Winter is an incredible time to road-trip through Washington. Many parks that accept RVs and vans stay open year-round, offering quiet loops, open hookup sites and beautiful off-season scenery.

A few things to keep in mind:

Water hookups vary: Many parks turn off water but still provide winter water access at restrooms, dump stations or specific sites. Plan to arrive with a full fresh tank or be ready to fill up at the designated winter spigot.

Power is widely available: Even when water is off, electrical hookups remain on – great for heating, cooking and keeping batteries charged.

Dump stations may have winter access: Some remain open year-round; others close seasonally or during hard freezes.

Roads can be icy: Always check pass conditions and park alerts before you roll out.

Enjoy the solitude: Winter is one of the best times for van lifers and RVers to find peaceful campsites that are booked solid in the summer.

Whether you’re weekending in your camper van, chasing snow in your RV or even braving it in your tent, Washington’s state parks offer plenty of beautiful winter spots to call home for a night, or several.
https://parks.wa.gov/find-activity/activity-search/first-day-hikes?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

12/15/2025

Al's RV Holiday Closures:

We will be closed for Christmas: December 24th-26th. (Note: we are also closed weekends.)

We will be closed for New Years: January 1st.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year!

12/15/2025

Weekly Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls.

JAYCO, INC.

Incorrect Weight Information on Label

Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 7

Jayco is recalling certain 2025 Melbourne, 2026 Melbourne Prestige and Entegra Qwest RVs. The certification and occupant and cargo carrying capacity (OCCC) labels may list the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and gross combination weight rating (GCWR).

Jayco will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 23. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903644.

KEYSTONE RV CO.

Patio Railing Kit May Be Missing Components

Improperly secured panels can increase the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 203

Keystone is recalling certain 2026 Impact and Carbon RVs equipped with 3000 series patio rail kits. The kits may be missing the angle brackets and the footman loops, preventing the gap panels from being properly attached.

Dealers will install the missing components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 28, 2026. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 25-477.

12/08/2025

Weekly RV Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls.

FORETRAVEL, INC.

Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure

A loose or detached seat assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the injury risk during a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 7

Foretravel is recalling certain 2020-2022 Realm and 2022 Realm 450 vehicles. The pedestal mounting plate may have been improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach.

Dealers will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Dec. 2. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 800-955-6226.

NEWELL COACH CORP.

Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure

A loose or detached seat assembly may not restrain the occupants as intended, increasing the injury risk during a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3

Newell is recalling certain 2022 P50 coaches. The pedestal mounting plate may have been improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach.

Newell will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Dec. 2. Owners may contact Newell customer service at 888-363-9355.

PLEASANT VALLEY TEARDROP TRAILERS LLC

Incorrect Weight Listed on CCC and Tire and Loading Information Labels

The trailer may be unintentionally overloaded after referencing incorrect information, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 207

Pleasant Valley is recalling certain 2025-2026 nuCamp TAG, TAB 320, TAB 360 and TAB 400 trailers. The incorrect weight may have been listed on the cargo carrying capacity and tire and loading information labels.

Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Nov. 14. Owners may contact Pleasant Valley customer service at 330-852-4811, ext. 834.

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES

Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity on OCCC Label

An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 8

Tiffin is recalling certain 2026 Open Trail motorhomes. The occupant and cargo carrying capacity label may have the incorrect cargo carrying capacity information, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.

Tiffin will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 16, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is WAY-105.

11/24/2025

Weekly RV Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls.

GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC

Propane Line May Crack and Leak

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 95

Grand Design is recalling certain 2022-2023 Solitude and 2023 Momentum fifth wheels. Loose or missing fasteners on the refrigerator cooling unit can enable excessive movement, possibly causing the propane line to crack and leak.

Dealers will inspect the refrigerator and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 6, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910052. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 24V378.

THOR MOTOR COACH

Solar Panel May Detach and Become a Road Hazard

A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,491

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2023-2024 Twist, Dazzle, 2023 Tranquility, Sanctuary, 2022-2024 Tellaro, Sequence and 2024 Freedom Elite Van RVs. The solar panel mounting brackets may become loose or break, enabling the solar panel to detach.

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed Jan. 5, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000336.



Solar Panel Adhesive May Fail

A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 1,887

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2024 Twist, 2023-2024 Dazzle, Scope, Rize, Sequence and 2022-2024 Tellaro RVs. The adhesive securing the solar panels to the roof may fail, enabling the solar panel to detach.

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed Jan. 5, 2026. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall RC000337.

TRIPLE E RVS

Incorrect Seat Belt Seating Capacity Listed on Weight Label

There would not be enough seat belts if more than two passengers sat in the U-lounge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 7

Triple E is recalling certain 2025-2026 Unity RVs. The weight label lists a seat belt seating capacity of four passengers, but the floorplan is designed for two passengers and is equipped with two seat belts.

Triple E will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Tuesday. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 877-992-9906. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA No.10987-1.

11/19/2025

Al's RV will be closed November 27th for Thanksgiving and November 28th. We will reopen on Monday December 1st at 8:00 am.

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for your support and wish you a joyful holiday! 🍂

11/17/2025

https://mybellinghamnow.com/news/297792-free-days-at-washington-state-parks-announced-for-2026/

The first fee-free day is on Jan. 1, where First Day Hikes are being coordinated across the state.

11/17/2025

Weekly Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:

KEYSTONE RV CO.

Generator Fuel Lines May Have Been Incorrectly Installed

Incorrectly installed fuel lines increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 125.

Keystone is recalling certain 2024-2026 Voltage RVs. The generator fuel lines may have been incorrectly installed, feeding fuel into the incorrect side of the carburetor.

Dealers will inspect and reroute the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 1, 2026. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 25-475.

WINNEBAGO TOWABLE

Cooktop Flame May Invert

An inverted cooktop flame increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 672.

Winnebago is recalling certain 2025-2026 Micro Minnie travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time.

Dealers will install a panel to separate the cooktop and furnace, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 22. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 574-825-5280, ext. 5220. Winnebago’s number for this recall is CAM0000046.

11/10/2025

Weekly Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:

JAYCO, INC.

Slide-Out Room May Extend While Driving

A slide-out room that extends unexpectedly increases the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 144

Jayco is recalling certain 2026 Entegra Cornerstone Reserve, 2025-2026 Cornerstone, Aspire and Anthem RVs. The slide-out room can be deployed without the parking brake engaged, allowing the room to extend while the vehicle is in motion.

Dealers will inspect and replace the slide out motors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 19. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903642.

REMOTE VANS

Optional Equipment and Max Occupancy May Overload Motorhome/FMVSS 110

An overloaded motorhome increases crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 46

Remote Vans is recalling certain 2025 Aegis and Oasis motorhomes. Optional equipment may cause the motorhome to exceed gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) when carrying the maximum number of occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims” and 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Dealers will replace the extended range fuel tank with a standard fuel tank and remove the skid plates and expedition box on Aegis motorhomes and issue new OCCC labels, free of charge. For Oasis vehicles, dealers will replace the fuel tank and issue new OCCC labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed this month. Owners may contact Remote Vans customer service at 513-201-7553.